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Central State University is a public institution located in Wilberforce, OH. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Central State University?

Contact information for Central State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384-1004
Phone:	9373766011
Website:	www.centralstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.centralstate.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.centralstate.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships

How Do I Get Into Central State University?

You can apply to Central State University online at: https://applynow.centralstate.edu/apply/

Central State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Central State University

This is what Central State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Central State University?

Central State University maintains an acceptance rate of 99%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Central State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	922	911	99%
Women	1,814	1,792	99%

Can I Afford Central State University?

The average net price after aid at Central State University is $16,544. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,638
In-State Fees	$2,420
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,638
Out-of-State Fees	$2,420
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,058
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,058

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 15% of students at Central State University receive some form of financial aid (524 students).

Approximately 92% of students at Central State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,074 per student.

53% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,397.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Central State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,632 per year.

Central State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 38 students enrolled at Central State University, all undergraduate. Central State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,412 undergraduate students at Central State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	1,941
Hispanic	160
White	334
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Two or More Races	109
Non-Resident	324

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Central State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	296
Michigan	80
Illinois	25
Indiana	23
Florida	10

Additionally, approximately 9.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Central State University

Central State University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,111 undergraduate students at Central State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,042 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Central State University

Central State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Central State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.